George R. Lippert Memorial Award
Recognizing Leadership Among SIA Volunteers
About the George R. Lippert Memorial Award
The George R. Lippert Memorial Award, founded in 1989, is named in honor of George R. Lippert, who dedicated more than 20 years of his life to the security industry and SIA. When evaluating candidates nominated for the award, the SIA Lippert Award Committee considers their long-term service to SIA and the security industry, the impact of their efforts on behalf of SIA and the industry, and their integrity, leadership and diplomacy as demonstrated in industry dealings. The Lippert Award is presented at SIA Honors Night.
2024 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Recipient: John Nemerofsky
SIA has named John Nemerofsky of SAGE Integration as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award.
John Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, he has dedicated his career to advancing the innovation and integration of security technology – protecting the people, facilities and reputations of enterprise clients nationwide. As a trailblazer in security integration, Nemerofsky is shaping the future, safeguarding enterprises and inspiring the next generation of security professionals. In 2019, he assumed the role of chief operating officer at SAGE Integration, a national security integration provider operating across 62 major U.S. metro areas and boasting a team of over 19,000 installer partner specialists. Under Nemerofsky’s strategic guidance, the company has become a formidable force in the security industry. During his tenure at Niscayah – now Stanley Security Systems – Nemerofsky was instrumental in the organization's growth to over $1 billion in revenue. Beyond his role at SAGE, Nemerofsky is deeply engaged in the security industry on multiple fronts. He sits on the boards of PSA and Security Sales & Integration Magazine and is chairperson of the SecurityXchange, highlighting his commitment to driving industry advancements. John contributes quarterly columns to Security Business Magazine, sharing his expertise for the betterment of the industry.
Nemerofsky serves on the SIA Board of Directors and is chair of SIA’s Member Engagement and Experience Committee. As vice chair for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), he is committed to nurturing the next generation of security professionals. Nemerofsky’s volunteer leadership extends to his championing of SIA’s training, certification and standards programs, including SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), the Security Project Management (SPM) training and the Certified Security Project Management (CSPM) certification program. He has ensured that all SAGE’s project managers are CSPM certified, supported SIA events, scholarships and other offerings and encouraged his team’s active involvement in programs like Securing New Ground (SNG) and the SIA Human Resources Working Group. Notable for his industry contributions, Nemerofsky has been honored with a number of prestigious awards and is a frequent speaker at SIA events, including delivering sessions at ISC West and SNG and presenting the first-ever Security Technician of the Year Awards at ISC East 2023.
Recognized for his outstanding industry contributions, Nemerofsky was awarded the PSA Captains, Hang 10 and High Ride awards at the PSA Convention in 2023. He also received SIA’s Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award in 2024. Away from the professional arena, John finds fulfillment in giving back to the community. Away from the professional arena, Nemerofsky finds fulfillment in giving back to the community. As a proud graduate of the Fox School of Business at Temple University, he stays abreast of the latest industry trends, continuously expanding his knowledge to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of security technology. As a board member of Mission 500, Nemerofsky dedicates his spare time to philanthropic endeavors, further solidifying his commitment to making a positive impact.
Previous Lippert Award Winners
- 2023: Dan Moceri
- 2022: Scott Schafer
- 2021: Lynn de Séve
- 2020: Denis Hébert
- 2019: Steve Van Till
- 2018: Pat Comunale
- 2017: John Stroia
- 2016: Fredrik Nilsson
- 2015: Frank De Fina
- 2014: Gordon Hope
- 2013: Ray Dean
- 2012: Bill Bozeman
- 2011: Steve Roth
- 2010: Leo Guthart
- 2009: Alan Forman
- 2008: Dean Russo
- 2007: George Fletcher
- 2006: Allen Fritts
- 2005: David Avritt
- 2004: Marc Mineau
- 2003: Ken Boyda
- 2002: Joe Hurst
- 2001: Bill Moody
- 2000: Bob Cook
- 1999: Les Gold
- 1998: Charles Darsch
- 1997: Craig Leiser
- 1996: Susan Whitehurst
- 1995: Ted Nesse
- 1994: Albert Janigian
- 1993: Ron Spiller
- 1992: Lou Fiore
- 1991: Sandra Jones
- 1990: Kit Vail
- 1989: George Lippert (posthumously)
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